Sore right hand sidelines Carlos Correa another day

Published 4:59 pm, Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Houston Astros Carlos Correa swings against the Oakland Athletics in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Houston Astros Carlos Correa swings against the Oakland Athletics in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Photo: Ben Margot, Associated Press

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Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann (16) in the dugout during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann (16) in the dugout during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) pitches during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) pitches during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman runs drills during BP at short as Carlos Correa will be out of the lineup with a bruised hand, during tonight's MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston. less

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman runs drills during BP at short as Carlos Correa will be out of the lineup with a bruised hand, during tonight's MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Los Angeles Angels Albert Pujols (5) in the dugout during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Angels Albert Pujols (5) in the dugout during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) between pitches during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) between pitches during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) pitches during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) pitches during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros Norichika Aoki (3) takes batting practice before the start of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros Norichika Aoki (3) takes batting practice before the start of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros Norichika Aoki warms up during batting practice with Josh Reddick before the start of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros Norichika Aoki warms up during batting practice with Josh Reddick before the start of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros left fielder Norichika Aoki (3) warms up during batting practice before the start of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros left fielder Norichika Aoki (3) warms up during batting practice before the start of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros fans hold up Houston Astros left fielder Norichika Aoki's count down to 2,000 combined hits during his at bat in the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros fans hold up Houston Astros left fielder Norichika Aoki's count down to 2,000 combined hits during his at bat in the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jesse Chavez (40) pitches during the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jesse Chavez (40) pitches during the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar (0) tries to make the throw to first base as Houston Astros Evan Gattis was able to make it to second base on his throwing error during the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston. less

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar (0) tries to make the throw to first base as Houston Astros Evan Gattis was able to make it to second base on his throwing error during the second inning of an MLB ... more

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Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (11) hits a single, but took second base on a fielding error during the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (11) hits a single, but took second base on a fielding error during the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros left fielder Norichika Aoki (3) tosses a ball to the fans after catching Los Angeles Angels center fielder Ben Revere's line out during the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston. less

Houston Astros left fielder Norichika Aoki (3) tosses a ball to the fans after catching Los Angeles Angels center fielder Ben Revere's line out during the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid ... more

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) reacts as the bases were loaded during the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) reacts as the bases were loaded during the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar (0) leans back from a pitch inside from Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton during the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston. less

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar (0) leans back from a pitch inside from Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton during the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) reacts after striking out during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) reacts after striking out during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) reacts after striking out during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick (22) reacts after striking out during the first inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout (27) reacts after a called strike during the seventh inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout (27) reacts after a called strike during the seventh inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

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Houston Astros relief pitcher Chris Devenski (47) walks back to the dugout after striking out three batters in a row during the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros relief pitcher Chris Devenski (47) walks back to the dugout after striking out three batters in a row during the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) in the dugout with a bruised hand during the third inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) in the dugout with a bruised hand during the third inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros shortstop Alex Bregman (2) tries to make the throw to first base after tagging out Los Angeles Angels C.J. Cron (24) tagging during the third inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston. less

Houston Astros shortstop Alex Bregman (2) tries to make the throw to first base after tagging out Los Angeles Angels C.J. Cron (24) tagging during the third inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) tries to make it over the top of Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout (27) after Kole Calhoun grounded into a force out during the third inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston. less

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) tries to make it over the top of Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout (27) after Kole Calhoun grounded into a force out during the third inning of an MLB baseball game at ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) tries to make it over the top of Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout (27) after Kole Calhoun grounded into a force out during the third inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston. less

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) tries to make it over the top of Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout (27) after Kole Calhoun grounded into a force out during the third inning of an MLB baseball game at ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) tries to make it over the top of Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout (27) after Kole Calhoun grounded into a force out during the third inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston. less

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) tries to make it over the top of Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout (27) after Kole Calhoun grounded into a force out during the third inning of an MLB baseball game at ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Astros left fielder Norichika Aoki ground out during his at bat in the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Houston Astros left fielder Norichika Aoki ground out during his at bat in the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, 2017, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Sore right hand sidelines Carlos Correa another day

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Despite his initial "99-percent" feeling that he would return to the lineup Monday, Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was sidelined Tuesday for a second consecutive game because of lingering soreness in his right hand.

Correa said on Tuesday he woke up "feeling a lot better" compared to Monday and he hoped to return to the lineup "in one or two days." He did not test his hand by swinging the bat Tuesday because it was still difficult to grip the bat, he said.

Correa's hand doesn't look swollen but is still "really sore," he said, much more so than what he anticipated Sunday in Oakland, only a day removed from taking a 94 mph fastball off the hand. If he was available off the bench for Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels, it was only as a pinch runner. He said he thought he would "push it a little bit more" on Wednesday.

Astros manager A.J. Hinch said on Tuesday the team has not considered placing Correa on the 10-day disabled list despite having in reality only a two-man bench in his absence. Alex Bregman manned shortstop Tuesday for a second consecutive game with super utility man Marwin Gonzalez playing third base.